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Directed by | Taika Waititi |
Screenplay by | Dahvi Waller |
Based on |
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro |
Produced by |
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Starring |
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Cinematography | Mike Berlucchi |
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Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Klara and the Sun is an upcoming American science fiction dystopian film directed by Taika Waititi and written by Dahvi Waller, based on the novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro. It stars Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.
A robot named Klara exists to ease the loneliness of those she lives with.
In July 2020, Sony's 3000 Pictures acquired the screen rights to Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Klara and the Sun. [1] On March 12, 2021, Dahvi Waller was set to write the script, with Ishiguro to serve as an executive producer. [2] [3] In May 2023, Taika Waititi entered negotiations to direct and produce the film. [4]
In January 2024, Waititi was confirmed to direct the film, and Jenna Ortega was in talks to star in the lead role. [5] The next month, Amy Adams, Mia Tharia, Aran Murphy, Natasha Lyonne and Simon Baker joined the cast, while Ortega was confirmed to star as Klara. [6] [7] [8]
Principal photography began in January 2024, with scenes being shot at Silverlight Studios under the working title Tears and Rain. [9] Production occurred in Auckland in early April. [10] Filming was also expected to occur in Wanaka. [11]
Klara and the Sun is expected to be released in the United States in late 2024. [8]
Klara and the Sun | |
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Directed by | Taika Waititi |
Screenplay by | Dahvi Waller |
Based on |
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro |
Produced by |
|
Starring |
|
Cinematography | Mike Berlucchi |
Production companies |
|
Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Klara and the Sun is an upcoming American science fiction dystopian film directed by Taika Waititi and written by Dahvi Waller, based on the novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro. It stars Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.
A robot named Klara exists to ease the loneliness of those she lives with.
In July 2020, Sony's 3000 Pictures acquired the screen rights to Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Klara and the Sun. [1] On March 12, 2021, Dahvi Waller was set to write the script, with Ishiguro to serve as an executive producer. [2] [3] In May 2023, Taika Waititi entered negotiations to direct and produce the film. [4]
In January 2024, Waititi was confirmed to direct the film, and Jenna Ortega was in talks to star in the lead role. [5] The next month, Amy Adams, Mia Tharia, Aran Murphy, Natasha Lyonne and Simon Baker joined the cast, while Ortega was confirmed to star as Klara. [6] [7] [8]
Principal photography began in January 2024, with scenes being shot at Silverlight Studios under the working title Tears and Rain. [9] Production occurred in Auckland in early April. [10] Filming was also expected to occur in Wanaka. [11]
Klara and the Sun is expected to be released in the United States in late 2024. [8]